Young Love... Part II

Starting today, Julia and I are going to be spending time with a little guy named Hudson every other Thursday morning for a few hours.  Hudson is the son of our friends Dan and Katia and is only one month younger than Julia.  As you can see, these two are also quite smitten with one another...

The Past Five Months...

Waking Up

Here's what she's been doing lately when she wakes up from her nap.  (Sorry it's kind of a dark video!):

Video taken on September 28, 2010

All Tuckered Out

Just a few pics from last week.  I attempt to still put her in dresses and sandals still whenever it's warm enough--extremely cold Minnesota weather will be here before we know it!

It's hard work being a baby

A precious gift from my friend Erika Holmes.  Too cute!

So long pink peep toe sandals!  You no longer fit our little girl and we will miss you so much!



Silly Dad

Eric can do just about anything now and Julia thinks it's hilarious.  She was giggling at him when he was talking on the phone, when he was simply sitting in a chair, and last night at supper when he was doing this:

Video taken on September 23, 2010

Flatulence Funnies

Julia truly giggled for the first time last night at Daddy who just happened to be making flatulence noises with his mouth.  We both thought that her Great Uncle Mike Kinzley would have been proud. :)  Video taken on September 22, 2010.



Young Love

Since moving to Rochester 3+ years ago, Cindy Lanza and I have become great friends, as have our husbands.  In addition to having the same career as well as many similar interests (one being our husband's energy levels) we also have little ones who are only a little more than 7 months apart.  The picture below is of Mr. Hunter Lanza on his first birthday earlier this week.  As you can see, Hunter and Julia are quite smitten with one another...

Two-thirds of the Lanza and Hauan crews

Deep Thoughts...by Jack Handy--I mean Julia Hauan

Here she is again having a serious conversation with Grandpa Gene and Dad.  Video taken in September 2010.



Summer 2010

Below are some random pictures from this past summer.  There is no real order to any of these photos, but hopefully the captions can help explain them a bit.

Big cousin Leila Kair and Baby Julia, June 2010.



Julia at 3 months old (Thanks Lindsey and Alex for the GREAT pics!!!)

3 month picture

3 month picture

3 month picture

Julia and Grandma Sue, August 2010.

Sonya and Brendan got married in Colorado this August!  We all traveled to Ouray, CO to share in their special day.

Hauan family --minus Chris :(-- in Colorado

Brendan and Eric hiked a 14'er after the wedding.  Here's just one of those pictures from that hike.

"Pool party" after Julia's Baby-and-Me class, June 2010



Our little bug looking up at her little bug, September 2010.



She frequently helps me bake/cook from her Bumbo.

Quite possibly the cute sweater ever knitted... a gift from G'ma Gloria.

Two big girls swimming in the pool, July 2010.

A personal favorite!!!  Snapshot was taken by Aunt Sonya, July 2010.

 

Stage Fright

Here she is again in one of her favorite toys--The Jumperoo.  You'll have to take my word for it, before I pulled out the video camera she was giggling and jumping like a maniac!!!  As soon as I pressed "play" she stopped!  The little movement you see in this video is from me mostly helping her jump with my hand.  I guess she got a little stage fright. :)  Video taken in September, 2010.



Look Who's Talking!

Grandma and Grandpa Hauan gave us an early Christmas present--our first video camera!  Thank you, Hauans!!!  Here's my first attempt to upload a video of our little lady.  She is quite the talker!  Video taken in September, 2010.

Julia's Baptism

Julia was baptized May 22, 2010 at Redeemer Lutheran Church here in Rochester.  She was surrounded by many loved ones who traveled from both near and far to share in her very special day.  For the occasion, she wore a special dress that was hand-made by her Great-Grandma Julia and her Great Aunt June.  30 years ago, Julia's cousin, Emily, wore this same dress at her baptism as well.  After the church service, the guests all came back to our house for a grill-out potluck.  Many people brought dishes to share while Mark and Gloria grilled for everyone.  It was such a wonderful day!



Daddy and Julia before church

 

Pastor Jim Heining performed the baptism

Julia's witnesses/Grandparents

 

Great-Grandma Donna

  

Grandma and Grandpa Dubberke



The chefs









 

Julia with Grandma and Grandpa Hauan at the end of a very BIG day

Our Other Little Girl

Ms. Zoey Hauan

One word: MAJESTIC

All tuckered out after playing with her toys



Zoey dressed up as Tina Turner, Halloween 2008



Zoey's favorite pastimes include eating, sleeping, and spooning

Julia Visits the Black Hills of South Dakota

Yes, she has been quite the little traveler this summer.  Below are just a few pictures from her first visit to the Black Hills in July, 2010.

Julia with her big cousin Keyara (Yaya) Jane Harrell

Cousin kisses

Grandma's got the touch...



... so does Grandpa





Day trip to Devil's Tower, Wyoming



Bath time in the chocolate sink



Wedding shower for Aunt Sonya and future Uncle Brendan



Grilling out with the Kinzleys